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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 658.55 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 658.55 and 280.81 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 658.55 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/658.55 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 658.55 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 184,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,927.43/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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